[Quote No.12137] Need Area: Friends > General "The Roman Republic had a number of virtues, both personal and public, that it tried to instill into its citizens. They were often personified as deities and stamped on coins so that their message would be shared by all the Classical world.
* Some of the public values still relevant today are:-
PROVIDENTIA - 'Providence, Forethought' The ability of Roman society to survive trials and realize a greater destiny.
SPES - 'Hope' Especially during times of difficulty.
FIDES - 'Confidence' Good faith in all commercial and governmental dealings.
VIRTUS - 'Courage' Especially of leaders within society and government.
PATIENTIA - 'Endurance, Patience' The ability to weather storms and crisis.
UBERITAS - 'Fertility' Particularly concerning agriculture.
ABUNDANTIA - 'Abundance, Plenty' The ideal of there being enough food and prosperity for all segments of society.
PUDICITA - 'Modesty, Chastity.' A public expression which belies the accusation of 'moral corruptness' in ancient Rome.
LIBERTAS - 'Freedom' A Virtue which has been subsequently aspired to by all cultures.
CONCORDIA - 'Concord' Harmony among the Roman people, and also between Rome and other nations.
PAX - 'Peace' A celebration of peace among society and between nations.
SALUS - 'Safety' Concern for public health and wellfare.
SECURITAS - 'Confidence, Security' Brought by peace and efficient governance.
IUSTITIA - 'Justice' As expressed by sensible laws and governance.
AEQUITAS - 'Equity' Fair dealing both within government and among the people.
CLEMENTIA - 'Clemency' Mercy, shown to other nations.
LIBERALITAS - 'Liberality' Generous giving.
NOBILITAS - 'Noblility' Noble action within the public sphere.
PIETAS - 'Piety, Dutifulness' People paying honor to the gods.
FELICITAS - 'Happiness, prosperity' A celebration of the best aspects of Roman society.
BONUS EVENTUS - 'Good fortune' Rememberance of important positive events.
FORTUNA - 'Fortune' An acknowledgement of positive events.
HILARITAS - 'Mirth, rejoicing' An expression of happy times.
LAETITIA - 'Joy, Gladness' The celebration of thanksgiving, often of the resolution of crisis." - anonymousAuthor's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image